Luck by Chance(2009)
Luck by Chance is a 2009 Hindi-language drama film directed by Zoya Akhtar. The lead cast includes Farhan Akhtar as Vikram Jaisingh, Konkona Sen Sharma as Sona Mishra, Rishi Kapoor as Rommy Rolly, and Dimple Kapadia as Neena Walia. The story follows an aspiring actor who moves to Mumbai and navigates the harsh realities of Bollywood to achieve stardom. The film is set against the backdrop of the Indian film industry and exposes its politics, manipulation, and superficial relationships. It received critical acclaim for its realistic storytelling and strong performances. The movie was released in theaters on January 30, 2009, and later became available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, MX Player
- Theatrical Release
- 30 January 2009
- Director
- Zoya Akhtar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A young man named Vikram Jaisingh arrives in Mumbai with a dream of becoming a Bollywood star. He faces rejection, poverty, and loneliness. His luck changes when a powerful producer and a fading actress help him land a lead role. But success comes with a price that threatens his friendships and his soul.
“Your dream is their business”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Luck by Chance
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Juhi Chawla (10 films together), Juhi Chawla & Rishi Kapoor (8 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Dimple Kapadia (5 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Farhan Akhtar (3 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Sanjay Kapoor (2 films together), and Shahrukh Khan & Hrithik Roshan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film features cameos by many real Bollywood stars playing themselves, including Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan.
- Zoya Akhtar made her directorial debut with this movie, which is a behind-the-scenes look at the film industry.
- Farhan Akhtar's character was originally written for Shah Rukh Khan, but he turned it down due to scheduling issues.
- The movie's budget was relatively low, and it was not a major box office success upon release.
- Many of the film's scenes were shot at actual Mumbai film studios and locations to add authenticity.
- The soundtrack includes a song performed by the director's brother, Farhan Akhtar, who also stars in the film.
- The character of Nikki Walia, played by Isha Sharvani, is loosely inspired by real-life Bollywood outsiders who struggled to find success.